Dr. Juleun A. Johnson
Dr. Juleun A. Johnson is an ordained minister, author, executive coach, and inspirational leader committed to helping people live with faith, purpose, and joy.
Juleun A. Johnson is a product of Christian education. He is a graduate of Oakwood University, Andrews University, and holds a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Claremont Theological Seminary in Spiritual Care and Counseling. He has pastored churches in the states of Alabama, Florida, Illinois, and Mississippi. He has also served as a chaplain, university professor, and healthcare executive.
Dr. Johnson enjoys connecting to the community in a variety of ways such as serving as a board member of the Link Counseling Center of Atlanta. which helps provides sliding scale mental health services. He serves as co-chair of Hold Health a network of networks as a co-chair, a network of networks is committed to accelerating a movement of faith and health to advance just, equitable, efficient, and effective health and healthcare. He is an executive coach.
He was inducted into Morehouse College Board of Preachers in 2024. In 2024, he was named a Healthcare Changemaker by the Coalition To Transform Advanced Care. He has provided spiritual support to NASCAR. He was the chaplain for the NBA bubble and has been featured on National Public Radio, NPR. He is a published author of numerous articles in international journals and publications and has written two books. He is the host of the Built To Thrive Podcast on Apple and Spotify.
He is married to his wife Melissa of more than 20 years. Together they lead marriage conferences and provide premarital coaching. They are the parents of two amazing daughters.
Journey with Joy Vision & Mission
Vision:
To bring messages of joy, healing, and hope to the world through faith-based media, community impact, and digital outreach.”
Mission:
To inspire individuals, leaders, and families to choose joy through practical faith and transformational teaching.
We fulfill this mission through inspirational Bible teaching, intentional community-building, prayer initiatives, compassionate outreach, leadership development, and uplifting media content designed to ignite faith and joy.
The phrase “Journey With Joy” reflects a spiritual truth that is both timeless and timely: joy isn’t only a destination—it is a daily way of life. Scripture reminds in John 10:10, that Jesus desires for us to have an abundant life. Psalm 16:11 says, “In His presence is fullness of joy.” The Joy of the Lord is a call to vigor and vitality, Nehemiah 8:10 says “the Joy of the Lord is our strength.”
Journey With Joy is dedicated to calling people today to find purpose, fuel faith, and choose joy.
At Journey With Joy, we are committed to helping people everywhere rediscover that joy is possible—not someday, but today—and that a life anchored in faith and in Christ brings hope, healing, and purpose for the world.
Journey With Joy is exploring future opportunities to expand its impact, including the possibility of nonprofit alignment. Until such time, all contributions are received transparently as non-tax-deductible support for ongoing operations and outreach.
The Heart of My Journey With Joy
At the center of my journey is a God who walks with me — teaching me to embrace life with gratitude, purpose, and hope. Joy is not a moment I wait for; it is a way I live because God meets me in every season of my story.
Everything I value, practice, and create flows from this sacred companionship with God.
Where I Find Joy and Purpose
I discover joy in the places where God’s love meets real life:
• In the gift of family and the relationships that shape me.
• In serving my community — locally and globally — as an expression of God’s compassion.
• In embracing my humanity while responding to God’s call to create, imagine, and build.
• In inspiring people to live into their God-given potential.
• In companioning others through listening, presence, and encouragement.
• In innovating and exploring new ways to reach, connect, and uplift people.
• In collaborating with mission-driven leaders and organizations to improve health, purpose, and human flourishing.
These are the places where God’s joy becomes visible in my life.
How I Fuel My Faith
My faith grows through practices that shape my heart, strengthen my spirit, and anchor me in God’s presence:
• Caring for my body, mind, and spirit through rest, exercise, counseling, and reflection.
• Recharging through weekly corporate worship with God and my family.
• Spending daily time with God — in Scripture, prayer, meditation, and uplifting reading — drawing from the well of His peace.
• Walking with mentors and spiritual friends who speak wisdom into my journey.
• Remembering that this world is not my final home; my hope stretches beyond the stars into eternity with God.
These rhythms keep my soul aligned with God’s joy.
How I Choose Joy Each Day
Joy is a gift from God, and it is also a posture I choose:
• By smiling and delighting in the world around me.
• By adding value to others wherever I can.
• By creating environments where people can connect, grow, and feel seen.
• By embracing my reality while faithfully walking toward my destiny.
• By choosing progress over perfection as God shapes me.
• By offering grace — to myself and to others — just as God has offered grace to me.
“Joy is not the absence of struggle. Joy is the presence of God in the midst of life.” - Dr. Juleun A. Johnson
Events
December 13
Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church
West Palm Beach, FL
11am Worship Service Speaker
January 17
Grief and Healing Conference at the New Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ellenwood, GA
Sermon at 11am and an Afternoon Seminar - How To Thrive After Loss
January 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Service
Rome City Auditorium
Rome, GA
2026 Dates & Scheduling
To schedule Dr. Juleun A. Johnson for your next event, revival, or worship experience, we invite you to request your preferred dates as well in advance, as his speaking calendar fills quickly due to national and global engagements.
Dr. Johnson regularly speaks on themes of:
grief, loss, resilience
how to thrive in today’s demanding world
offering hope-filled, transformational messages to churches, conferences, and community organizations.
Whether you are planning a weekend revival, a leadership retreat, or an international event, Dr. Johnson is honored to partner with you.
Simply submit your event details, preferred dates, and location, and a member of our team will follow up to confirm availability and finalize arrangements.